ISO 22000 Lead Auditor: Mastering Food Safety Management Event, 12.May.2025

Course Description

This intensive 5-day ISO 22000 Lead Auditor course provides comprehensive training on auditing Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) based on ISO 22000:2018 requirements. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of FSMS principles, ISO 22000 standard clauses, and develop practical skills to plan, conduct, and lead FSMS audits effectively.

Learning Objectives

• Understand ISO 22000:2018 requirements and their application in FSMS audits
• Develop skills to plan, conduct, and report FSMS audits
• Learn to identify and write nonconformities and follow-up on corrective actions
• Gain expertise in leading audit teams and managing the audit process
• Understand the certification process and auditor responsibilities

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to FSMS and ISO 22000

• Overview of food safety management and ISO 22000:2018
• FSMS principles and process approach
• ISO 22000:2018 clauses and requirements
• PDCA cycle in food safety management

Day 2: Audit Principles and Preparation

• Types of audits and audit principles
• Roles and responsibilities of lead auditors
• Audit planning and preparation
• Developing audit checklists and work documents

Day 3: Conducting the Audit

• Opening meeting and communication techniques
• Gathering and verifying information
• Generating audit findings and conclusions
• Identifying and writing nonconformities

Day 4: Audit Reporting and Follow-up

• Preparing the audit report
• Conducting the closing meeting
• Evaluating corrective actions
• Audit program management and continuous improvement

Day 5: Lead Auditor Responsibilities and Certification

• Managing the audit team
• Conflict resolution and ethical considerations
• Certification process and auditor qualification
• Final exam and course wrap-up

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to plan and conduct ISO 22000 audits independently
• Skills to lead audit teams and manage the audit process effectively
• Expertise in identifying nonconformities and evaluating corrective actions
• Qualification to pursue ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certification